Humza Yousaf said his government would provide a “fresh start for Scotland”, as he delayed plans to to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks cans and bottles and promised to “go back to the drawing board” on controversial plans to introduce further restrictions on alcohol advertising.
The moves, both announced in a statement setting out his priorities for the next three years for the Scottish Government, were hailed by the First Minister as part of a “reset” of the relationship between ministers and business.
